Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Finkenauer’s Travel to Switzerland

The U.S. Department of State's Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer, will visit Switzerland from November 19-22 to highlight the importance of youth leadership and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

During her time in Bern, Special Envoy Finkenauer will engage with several Swiss youth parliaments, youth leaders, and the U.S. Embassy Youth Council, a Department of State initiative that connects emerging young leaders to promote civic engagement and address challenges such as countering disinformation.

Special Envoy Finkenauer will also visit Pepperdine University's Hauteville campus in Blonay-Saint-Légier to meet with undergraduate students, including those in the Global Fellows Program, to discuss leadership and sustainability.

Additionally, she will meet with students from local secondary schools and universities to hear their perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. For more information on the trip, follow along on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

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